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Post by zed on Jan 8, 2017 13:40:02 GMT
If I took any notice of what I did, or kept notes, Judith Yeah, it depends on the breed, and technique, but natural Merino 23s definitely felts quicker than dyed Merino 23s. This was very noticeable when we used it in a felting group not so long ago, and everyone's netting stuck before they'd rubbed much and had a chance to remove it. I've not tried many different dyed wools, maybe Corriedale and Shetland, but not often enough to compare with natural versions.
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 8, 2017 15:09:11 GMT
I dye my own wool and I haven't noticed a difference in felting afterwards. But I don't do any of the chemical processes like bleaching beforehand. I think that might be the difference.
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Post by tracey on Jan 11, 2017 18:00:59 GMT
My Corriedale arrived yesterday, I like the colour tones of it very much. I made a sample today, great advice Ruth, it behaved as well as Merino for me, felting quickly as everyone said, but even doing a quick 7" square sample my hands were itching! I don't get this with Merino. Not a big problem hopefully.
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 11, 2017 18:10:26 GMT
Tracy if you are rubbing it by hand it is much more abrasive than merino. like different grades of sand paper. It can make a big difference if you do a lot of rubbing.
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 11, 2017 18:13:11 GMT
I agree, I do a lot of rubbing and sometimes wear my skin off a bit with coarser fibers. Perhaps I should use my heels to wear the rough spots off
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Post by tracey on Jan 11, 2017 18:17:58 GMT
Thanks Ladies. I guess I could use some scrunched up bubble wrap to felt it but it's the feel of the process that I like!
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Post by Pandagirl on Jan 11, 2017 22:53:09 GMT
Tracey, You could also use a thin polyester. I have an old curtain I cut up and use sometimes. But generally I prefer to start with bubble wrap then use my hands.
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 11, 2017 23:58:17 GMT
Tracy you will have to toughen up your hands. I know sometimes the skin on my palms get a very polished shine to them if I do a lot of rubbing to shape something. I like my Tupperware lids and usualy use a bit of plastic between my hands and the felt.
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